Ricola Herb Throat Drops Lemon Mint Sugar Free - 45 CT
by Ricola
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Ricola Herb Throat Drops Lemon Mint Sugar Free - 45 CT by Ricola receives a safety score of 85/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Ricola Herb Throat Drops Lemon Mint Sugar Free - 45 CT by Ricola carries a composite safety score of 85/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Ricola Herb Throat Drops Lemon Mint Sugar Free - 45 CT is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of B reflects nutritional balance — calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content — which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 85/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | B | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
drug facts active ingredient (in each drop) menthol, 1.1 mg... purpose oral anesthetic uses temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth • sore throat warnings do not use • in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. stop use and ask a doctor if • sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting. • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days. keep out of reach of children. directions • adults and children 6 years and older: dissolve 3 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth. do not bite or chew. repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor • children under 6 years: ask a doctor other information phenylketonurics, contains phenylalanine 1 mg per drop. • excessive use may have a laxative effect • protect from heat and moisture • product may be useful for diabetics on the advice of a doctor exchange information: 2 drops = free exchange 7 drops = 1 fruit dietary exchanges based on exchange lists for diabetes ©2008 american diabetes association, american dietetic association. inactive ingredients ascorbic acid (vitamin c), aspartame, citric acid, extracts of lemon balm and a ricola herb mixture (elder, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, linden flowers, mallow, peppermint, sage, thyme, wild thyme), isomalt, natural color (beta-carotene), natural flavors
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Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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